Qualités - Dualité & Contraste
Explorez les proverbes anglais qui décrivent la dualité et contrastent avec des dictons tels que « chaque lumière a son ombre » et « les médecins font les pires patients ».
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used to imply that the burden of high expectations placed on the children of successful or accomplished individuals can be damaging and lead to rebellion or negative behavior
used to imply that those who work in a certain profession may be difficult clients or recipients of services related to that profession due to their preconceived notions and knowledge of the field
les médecins font les pires patients
used to imply that in any situation or experience, there are both positive and negative aspects that coexist
chaque lumière a son ombre
used to emphasize that every positive or desirable thing is accompanied by its contrasting or negative counterpart
chaque blanc a son noir et chaque sucré son aigre
used to suggest that two seemingly opposite or extreme things or people can actually have some common ground or similarity, despite their apparent differences
Extrêmes se rencontrent
used to imply that it is possible for something that is very serious or profound to quickly and easily become something trivial or absurd, often with little warning or explanation
du sublime au ridicule il n'y a qu'un pas
used for saying that something may appear pleasant or desirable on the surface, but it can have negative or harmful consequences as well
used to imply the idea that love is often associated with strong emotions and impulsive behavior, which can cloud a person's judgment and lead them to behave foolishly or make unwise decisions
on ne peut pas aimer et être sage
used to suggest that people are often drawn to those who are different from themselves in terms of personality, interests, or other characteristics
les opposés ont souvent tendance à s’attirer
used to imply that even if one's intentions are good, one's actions may still lead to negative consequences, and that one must be mindful of the impact of one's actions on others
la route de l'enfer est pavée de bonnes intentions
used to imply that professionals or experts in a particular field may neglect to use their skills or services for their own benefit or that of their family members
le fils du cordonnier marche toujours pieds nus
used to suggest that even though a person may have the desire or intention to do something, their physical weakness or limitations may prevent them from actually carrying it out
L'esprit est prêt, mais la chair est faible
used to suggest that even the happiest experiences in life come with some negative aspects or challenges
il n'y a pas de joie sans alliage
used to describe the behavior of young people, who may be impulsive and reckless in their youth but become more responsible and sensible as they get older
les chatons dévergondés font des chats sobres
used to suggest that wherever there is progress or success, there will always be those who seek to exploit or corrupt it
là où Dieu construit une église, le diable construira une chapelle
used to warn against being misled by tempting but ultimately harmful or unnecessary things, emphasizing that God provides what we need while the devil tempts us with what we want
Dieu envoie de la viande et le diable envoie des cuisiniers
used to imply that while certain things can be beneficial when used properly, they can become harmful or dangerous if they are not controlled or managed effectively
le feu est un bon serviteur mais un mauvais maître
used to suggest that being away from home can make a person more interested in news from their home and family, as they are no longer directly involved in the daily events
va à l'étranger et tu auras des nouvelles de chez toi
used to imply that resources and opportunities are finite, and that one person's loss can create an opportunity for someone else to succeed
la perte d'un homme est le gain d'un autre
used to suggest that professionals or experts in a particular field may neglect to apply their skills or services to their own lives or those of their immediate family
la femme du cordonnier est la plus mal chaussée
used to suggest that people often desire the rewards or benefits of a particular goal but are not willing to take the necessary steps or make the necessary sacrifices to achieve it
tout le monde veut aller au paradis, mais personne ne veut mourir
used to suggest that the vulnerabilities of one's opponent can provide an opportunity for one's own strength or power to be demonstrated
la faiblesse de l'ennemi fait notre force
used to imply that every good thing in life has its own negative aspects or challenges
chaque rose a son épine